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Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax E90

Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GX1
  • Successor is Panasonic GX8
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax E90 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax E90, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the GX7 (16MP) and E90 (10MP) and the GX7 (Four Thirds) and E90 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The GX7 was unveiled 3 years after the E90 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax E90 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the GX7 grades vs the E90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Pentax E90

 GX7 E90 
IntroducedNovember 2013January 2010Newer by 47 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Panasonic GX7

 E90 GX7 

Common features in the Panasonic GX7 and Pentax E90

 GX7 E90 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX7 enjoys outer measurements of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Pentax E90 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax E90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the GX7 against the E90.

Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GX7 and E90 is 81 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The image here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GX7 and E90.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GX7 with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic GX7 will render extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger GX7 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Portrait photography info
Pentax E90 Portrait photography info
71
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX7 as a Street photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Street photography camera
82
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
includes touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX7 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Sports photography camera
59
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
terrible battery pack (350 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GX7
Travel photography with Pentax E90
67
includes touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
terrible battery pack (350 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GX7
Landscape photography with Pentax E90
73
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
terrible battery pack (350 shots)
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Vlogging info
Pentax E90 Vlogging info
34
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX7 and Pentax E90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Pentax Optio E90
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-11-07 2010-01-25
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3448 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 3
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 32-95mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range - 6cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,765k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/320 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 402 grams (0.89 lbs) 145 grams (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 718 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $1,000 $100